Tips to help deter thieves

Trail camera theft does happen, it might not be an everyday occurrence but it could happen to you. By taking careful precautions, one can help deter or prevent theft. By using quality locking devices and good camera placement can be crucial to making sure your camera is still where you left it when you come back. I prefer using cameras that are built with a solid casing with heavy duty locking points. Some cameras are built with lightweight plastic and only have a small plastic locking point. This will not be sufficient in preventing theft. By using a heavy cable, such as the Python locking cable, and a good metal fastening point on the camera, then you can make it more difficult to steal the camera. I also ran across a great idea on TrailCameras.net website talking about how to document and insure your cameras. I had never thought about this before, but I will be doing this as soon as possible. It is a great idea and if it only deters one person, then I would consider it money and time well spent. Here is what they have to say:
Document Your Game Camera
The very first thing that you should do after buying your brand new game camera is add it to your household record of valuables. For many people this is going to be the most expensive item that they have every decided to leave in the woods for weeks on end. Don't get to excited about the purchase and run off to the deer lease to hang the game camera. You should document the exact make and model of the camera and the serial number of the unit. All of this information is located on the inside of most game cameras. If possible you could even make a label with your contact information and place it inside the camera.
Another tactic that has been tried is to label the outside of the camera with a sticker that could imply that the camera is the property of a state wildlife commission or other government branch. This little scare tactic may not work, but it never hurts to try.

I would also suggest that you check with your insurance agent to find out if there is anyway to apply coverage to a scouting camera. You may be surprised to find out that they will insure your cameras for a couple of dollars a year. They may require to prove that you are doing your due dilligence in securing the game camera but that is a small price to pay for coverage.